Young female sexually assaulted in Basseterre

A young female was sexually assaulted in Basseterre on Friday (Sept. 6) and the police are seeking the public’s assistance in bringing the perpetrator to justice.

According to a police communique, the incident was reported at about 10:45 p.m. on the day in question.It also stated that preliminary reports indicated that a male assailant had held the young female at knife, pulled her into an unoccupied building and assaulted her.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing and the police have made a special appeal to anyone who might have any information regarding this incident to contact the Special Victims Unit (SVU) by dialling 465-2241 ext. 4252. The SVU can also be reached via cell phone at 665-3091.